The Society for Industrial Archeology.
OLIVER EVANS CHAPTER
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On Thursday, November 20th, chapter members had a tour of the exhibit, “And Let Victory Tell the Rest: 250 Years of Shipbuilding in Greater Philadelphia,” at the American Swedish Historical Museum. The exhibit is on display until January 4, 2026. Chapter member Mary Anne Eves, arranged the tour and prepared…
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Philadelphia in Color, 1950-1990
Hidden City is seeking input for a photographic publication. Here is the information they have provided. What was Philadelphia like in the 1950s? What has…
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MILLS OF THE DELAWARE VALLEY AND BRANDYWINE
Chester County History Center presentsMILLS OF THE DELAWARE VALLEY AND BRANDYWINEA virtual presentationTuesday, July 1, 2025 7:00PM – 8:00PM “Mills of the Delaware Valley &…
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The Ferris Wheel
Civil engineer George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. was the inventor of the original Ferris Wheel. He was interested in the engineering potential of structural steel,…
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Pennsylvania Railroad Technical & Historical Society
Philadelphia Chapter Meeting – June 21, 2025 @11:00AM The chapter meeting will be available on zoom as well has held in person, at the Drexel…
● About US
The SIA’s emphasis on archeology reflects a concern for the tangible evidence of early industry. Our mission is the study, interpretation, and preservation of the surviving factories, machinery, bridges, canals, industrial communities and artifacts that are historically significant.
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